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Salary: 100 - 120 per day
Start date: ASAP
Contract: Long term, full time
About the Role
We are recruiting a proactive General Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 class in a mainstream primary school in Kensington and Chelsea. Alongside general classroom duties such as preparing resources, supporting guided groups and providing feedback, you will take on defined SEN responsibilities. You will deliver targeted speech and language support for one pupil through one to one and small group sessions, implement therapist-led programmes, embed visuals and Now and Next routines, and model language and sentence scaffolds. You will also support another pupil with autism by establishing predictable structures, using social stories, scheduling sensory breaks, and applying strategies including Zones of Regulation to build emotional regulation and positive behaviour. You will track progress against clear targets, contribute to reviews with the class teacher and the SENCo, and maintain strong communication with parents and external professionals.
About the School
Inclusive, high-achieving primary with a strong SEN and pastoral ethos
Collaborative staff culture, supportive leadership and regular coaching from the inclusion team
Excellent transport links nearby including South Kensington, Gloucester Road, Earl's Court, High Street Kensington and Sloane Square, plus frequent local bus routes
What We're Looking For
Recent experience supporting pupils in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 3
Confidence delivering speech and language activities and supporting a pupil with autism
Skilled in de-escalation and in creating predictable, structured classroom routines
Familiarity with PECS, Makaton or TEACCH is desirable
Team Teach or other positive handling training is an advantage but not essential
What's on Offer
100 - 120 per day, paid weekly
ASAP start in a long-term role with scope to grow into added responsibility such as HLTA or SEN lead
High-quality CPD in communication strategies, autism support and behaviour management
Why Long Term Futures?
We specialise in long-term education recruitment, matching committed professionals with schools where they can thrive. Expect honest guidance, regular check-ins and roles aligned to your strengths.
We welcome applications from candidates with degrees or backgrounds in psychology, speech and language, education, youth work or mental health, and from experienced TAs ready to step up.
Location: Kensington and Chelsea, London | Salary: 100 - 120 per day | Start: ASAP | Year group: Year 3, Key Stage 2
